Loch Inver.

Man missing after wrecked yacht discovered on shore of Highland loch

Police were alerted to reports of the boat wreckage being found on the shore of Loch Inver, near the village of Lochinver on Saturday, January 6.

by · Daily Record

A frantic search has been launched for a missing man after the debris of a yacht was found on a loch.

Police were alerted to reports of the boat wreckage being found on the shore of Loch Inver, near the village of Lochinver on Saturday, January 6. The coastguard confirmed enquiries were underway but following further investigation, a missing person appeal has been put out by police.

Cops confirmed that the yacht left Ullapool on Wednesday December 13 with one man onboard - nearly four weeks ago - and that the family of the person are aware.

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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Enquiries are ongoing following the recovery of wreckage from a yacht in the Strathan Bay area near Lochinver.

“We were made aware of debris in the area around 12.30pm on Saturday, 6 January, 2024, and police divers along with HM Coastguard and the RNLI carried out extensive searches.

“It is believed the yacht left Ullapool harbour on Wednesday, 13 December, 2023, with one person, a man, on board."

They added: “The man is missing and concerns are growing for his welfare. His family are aware.

“Anyone with information that could assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1323 of Saturday, 6 January, 2024.”

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard added: "HM Coastguard responded to reports of debris washing ashore from a suspected yacht in Strathan Bay, near Lochinver, on 5 January.

"An extensive maritime and shoreline search of the area was carried out with the assistance of Achiltibuie and Ullapool Coastguard Rescue Teams, the all weather lifeboat from Lochinver RNLI and Coastguard helicopters from Stornoway and Inverness.

"HM Coastguard was stood down Monday morning, 8 January, with a final search completed the previous evening. For further details, please contact Police Scotland."

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